Environmental Advisor
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 per annum
- Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Location: Hemerdon Mine, Plymouth, PL7 5BW
Overview
Tungsten West plc is a mining company dedicated to restarting and operating the Hemerdon Tungsten Mine near Plymouth. As one of the largest tungsten resources in the western world, Hemerdon plays a vital role in supporting technologies essential for future innovation.
We are seeking an Environmental Advisor to join our Environmental Team and support the mine restart, commissioning and ramp-up into production. This is an exciting opportunity for an environmental professional to contribute to a major industrial operation, helping to maintain compliance, drive continuous improvement and support the delivery of environmental best practice across the site.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Environmental Manager, the Environmental Advisor will provide practical environmental support across the operation, ensuring compliance with environmental permits, planning obligations and company standards.
Working closely with operational teams, engineers, contractors and consultants, you will take ownership of assigned environmental management plans, monitoring programmes and compliance activities. The role requires a proactive, hands-on individual who can translate environmental requirements into practical actions, maintain accurate records and support the ongoing development of the site's Environmental Management System (EMS).
Responsibilities
- Work safely and professionally at all times, providing practical environmental advice and promptly escalating environmental risks, non-compliances and matters outside your authority.
- Develop, implement and review assigned Environmental Management Plans and procedures, including operational controls, responsibilities, monitoring requirements and corrective actions.
- Support the maintenance and continual improvement of the Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with ISO 14001 requirements.
- Maintain assigned environmental permit and planning obligations within the compliance tracking system, identifying upcoming deadlines and supporting regulatory submissions.
- Plan and undertake scheduled site inspections, environmental audits and compliance reviews, tracking corrective actions through to completion.
- Investigate environmental incidents, complaints and exceedances, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
- Review environmental monitoring data, identify trends and anomalies, and prepare clear compliance summaries and performance reports.
- Support site environmental monitoring programmes, including water, dust and noise monitoring activities where required.
- Assist with quarterly, annual and regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring data accuracy and traceability.
- Collate environmental performance data, including resource consumption and sustainability metrics, to support corporate reporting.
- Support environmental permit applications, permit variations and responses to regulator enquiries.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors and relevant stakeholders on environmental activities and projects.
- Deliver environmental inductions, toolbox talks and awareness sessions to site personnel.
- Maintain accurate environmental records, databases, management plans and compliance documentation.
What You'll Need To Succeed
- A qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
- Previous experience in an environmental role within a regulated industrial, mining, quarrying, waste, manufacturing or similar operational environment.
- Knowledge of environmental permitting, planning obligations and pollution prevention principles.
- Experience carrying out environmental inspections, audits, incident investigations and compliance reporting.
- Working knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- A practical, proactive approach with the confidence to challenge poor practice constructively.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with operational teams and take ownership of agreed actions.
Additional Information
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and able to travel reliably to Hemerdon Mine. The role includes outdoor fieldwork in varying weather conditions. A full UK driving licence (or equivalent valid in the UK) is required. Site driving is subject to separate authorisation.
If you are interested, click Apply or contact the Recruitment Team for more information.
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £45,000.00-£52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Plymouth PL7 5BS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK (or equivalent) driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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